Spain were crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after edging Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday (19). The final stayed level through regular time before Spain found the breakthrough in the additional period.
Ferran Torres scored early in the second half of extra time, delivering the decisive goal that settled the match. His finish proved enough to separate the two sides in a tightly contested final and hand Spain the biggest prize in international football.
The victory gave Spain their second world title, marking another major moment for the national team on the global stage. Argentina pushed the match beyond 90 minutes, but Spain’s extra-time winner ultimately decided the championship.
With the 2026 World Cup final ending by the narrowest of margins, Spain leave the tournament as champions after a hard-fought win over Argentina. Ferran Torres’ goal will stand as the defining moment of a final that was only resolved in extra time.
